Local News Hillaby Turner’s Hall closes early due to smoke by Barbados Today 24/02/2026 written by Barbados Today Updated by Shanna Moore 24/02/2026 0 min read A+A- Reset Parents and guardians picking up their wards from Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School in St Thomas. (FP) FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 63 Hillaby Turner’s Hall was closed early today, Tuesday, February 24, after smoke from a fire east of the school affected the compound. The Ministry of Education Transformation said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure in light of the impact of the smoke. Parents and guardians will be notified regarding the school’s reopening. The ministry thanked parents and guardians for their understanding. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Forensics expert details discovery of Samara Bristol’s body 06/05/2026 Elder abandonment crisis looms, senator warns 06/05/2026 Opposition senator criticises ‘vague drafting’ in new Older Persons Bill 06/05/2026